The Eustace Diamonds · Character
Major Mackintosh
A police officer who oversees the diamond investigation.
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Also known as Mackintosh
First appearance: The Major
Major Mackintosh's tie to Lizzie Eustace is one of the pressures that moves The Eustace Diamonds—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The police major who reveals the full truth of the diamond thefts to Lizzie and advises her to come clean to Mr.
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With Lizzie Eustace (professional): Major Mackintosh is a police detective investigating the theft of the diamonds, viewing Lizzie with suspicion and professionalism. With Lizzie Eustace (professional): Major Mackintosh…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diamond Theft Conspirators
- Lucinda's Tragic Circle
- Political Associates
- Eustace Diamonds Circle
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Major Mackintosh is a police detective investigating the theft of the diamonds, viewing… How this plays out →
- Lizzie Eustace
professional · negative
Major Mackintosh is a police detective investigating the theft of the diamonds, viewing… How this plays out →
- Lizzie Eustace
professional · negative
Major Mackintosh is a police detective investigating the theft of the diamonds, viewing… How this plays out →
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